NRC issues subsequent license for North Anna plant

August 29, 2024, 12:00PMNuclear News
The North Anna nuclear power plant. (Photo: Dominion)

Dominion Energy’s North Anna nuclear power plant received its second operating license renewal earlier this week, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced.

North Anna Units 1 and 2 are twin 973-MWe three-loop Westinghouse pressurized water reactors located about 40 miles northwest of Richmond, Va. Unit 1’s operating license will now expire April 1, 2058, and Unit 2’s will expire August 21, 2060.

To continue reading, log in or create a free account!

Related Articles

NRC news roundup

Summer progress; Waterford news; safety report of Northeast plants

May 16, 2025, 9:30AMNuclear News

Here’s a look at some recent announcements from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.Summer SLR: The NRC this month published its final environmental impact statement for Summer Unit 1’s...